Intermountain Pet Hospital Blog

Intermountain Pet Hospital's blog provides tips and ideas to help make life more enjoyable for you and your pet.

Is Heartworm Disease Making a Comeback in America?

Urgent Care Is Now Open at Our Nampa Location

What Does My Pet’s Calculus Index Score Mean?

Unleash the Fun: Benefits of Doggy Day Camp

Can Dental Disease Actually Kill My Pet?

How to Socialize Your Pet for Holiday Parties

New Canine Infection Respiratory Disease - What You Need To Know

How to Give Your Pet Medication

Puppy and Kitten-Proofing Your House and Yard

The Benefits of Laparoscopic Spay for Dogs

How To Tell If Your Dog Is In Pain

Heat Safety Tips for Pets

How to Take the Best Picture of Your Pet

Pet-Friendly Vacations: The Best Places to Take Your Furry Friend

Signs of Pet Cancer and Available Treatment Options

How Do Pets Get Lyme Disease

How Do Pets Get Diabetes?

Dangers of Fertilizers to Pets

How to Prevent Pet Poinsonings

My Dog Won't Let Me Brush His Teeth, Now What?

6 Signs Your Dog or Cat May Need a Dental Cleaning

Four Potentially Dangerous Children’s Toys for Pets

The Benefits of Adopting a Dog

A Pet Dental Cleaning - From Fido's POV

Is Your Pet Disaster Ready?

Exercising Your Dog When It’s 100+ Degrees Outside

Is My Dog Dehydrated?

Why Is Thunder So Scary to Dogs?

Dr. Bingham Selected as Veterinarian of the Year -  2022

The History of Microchipping Pets

Build Your Career with IPH

My Dog Can’t Poop — Help!

Pollen, Dust, Grasses, and your Pets

Help Your Cat Live Their Best Nine Lives

How to Brush a Dog’s Teeth

What You Need to Know About Pyometra

January: Unchain a Dog Month

Is Your Cat a Psychopath?

Safest Toys for Your Pets

A Tale of Tails

Diabetes in Pets - What You Need to Know

Can My Dog Get Breast Cancer?

Laparoscopic Spays - What You Need To Know

Why AAFCO Matters to Your Pets

Where Do “Dog” Expressions Come From?

Why Do We Go Nuts About Kittens

Why Should You Get Your Pet Microchipped

What Happens When a Dog Gets Heartworm?

Did Your Pet Put on Extra Pounds During the COVID Lock Downs?

Why Your Dog or Cat Should get a Dental Tooth Sealant

Now That You’re Going Back to Work…What About Your Pets?

It’s National Walk Your Pet Month

Snow and Your Pets

KEEP YOUR PET SAFE DURING THIS VERY MERRY COVID CHRISTMAS

I Think My Dog Has Back Pain

Dog Body Language Decode

Why is My Dog Losing Patches of Hair

Why Your Pet Needs Pet Insurance

I Think My Dog Has an Abscessed Tooth - What Can I Do?

National Pet Bird Day

Can a Visit to a Veterinarian Be Fear-Free For My Pet?

Balancing Work and School at Home Life with Pets

Why are dogs considered Man’s Best Friend?

Protect Your Pets from Cheatgrass

7 Tips on How to Take a Great Photo of Your Dog

Pets and Travel Certificates

Dr. Katie Throne Joins Intermountain Pet Hospital

Getting Fido and Fluffy Back to Normal After the Quarantine

Covid-19 Updates For Our Clients

Why is My Dog So Itchy?

The Coronavirus and Your Pet - a Veterinary Team's Perspective

Telemedicine for Pets

Introducing LEAP - Life Enrichment Activity Program

6 Reasons Why We Do Not Do Anesthesia-free Dental Cleanings

Dr. Sarah Hadley Joins Intermountain Pet Hospital

New Pharmacy Pricing at IPH

Getting a Pet for Christmas? Here are Tips to Help Get You Ready

Turkey Bones are Not Okay for Fido

The Canine Head Tilt Explained

Why We Stopped Declawing Cats

Your Pets and Dangerous Halloween Candy

Keep Your Dog’s Nails Trimmed-It’s More Important Than You Think

Bat, Dogs, Rabies, and Fall Weather

Cats Eating Grass: Good, Bad, Both?

Obesity is the Top Health Problem Among Dogs and Cats

This is Why Your Dog Doesn’t Like to be Left Alone

The CDC is now advising against giving pig ears to dogs

Assemble Your Own Pet First Aid Kit

Tips for Keeping Your Canine Cool Now That the Heat is Here

The Story of Your Dog's Stool

Tips to help keep your pet safe on the 4th of July

What is So Harmful About Bleeding Heart to Pets

Best Breeds of Dogs for First Time Owners

What is the Best Age to Neuter or Spay My Dog?

Dr. Stephanie Scott Joins Intermountain Pet Hospital Press Release

Parasite Prevention for Pets

Preventing Parvo for Your Puppy

The Scoop On Ovary-Sparing Spay at IPH

Travel Smarts for Your Dog

Protect Your Pet from Urban Wildlife & Diseases

2 Weeds You Need to Keep an Eye Out for This Spring

How to Help Your Pets Live the Best Life Possible

CBD Oils for Pets – Know the Facts

Want Better Overall Health? Get a Pet!

Does My Dog Have Anxiety?

Service vs Therapy vs Emotional Support Dogs: What You Should Know

From Dog Treadmills to Play Dates: Exercising Your Dog in the Winter

When is it Too Cold For Your Dog To Be Outside?

Is the Cost of Cleaning Your Pets Teeth Worth it?

Why We Do Free Dental Radiographs with Every Dental Cleaning

Idaho Is the Best State for Dogs

New Year’s Resolution: Brush your Pet’s Teeth Everyday

Expecting Holiday Company? – Help Your Pet with the Busy House

4 Considerations Before You Give a Pet as a Gift

Humans Need Chiropractic adjustments, So Do Pets

Your Cat’s Brain on Catnip

Where dogs at the first Thanksgiving?

What’s the Scoop on Grain-Free Pet Foods?

How to Spot and Treat Hypothermia in Pets

Black Cats – Good Luck or Bad Luck?

Time to vaccinate your canine before an outbreak happens again

Is This Common Household Product in Your Home?

What is Feline Tooth Resorption?

My Dog is Coughing: What Could it Mean?

Why are neutered dogs less aggressive than un-neutered dogs

How to introduce a new puppy to your family dog

What you should know if a service dog approaches you without an owner

A Neuroscientist Explains Why You Can’t Help But Love Puppies

The science behind why leaving a dog in a hot car can be deadly

Tips to make sure your dog is ready for the great outdoors

It’s back to school for the kids – what about Fido

What Pet Owners Should Look For When Choosing a Fertilizer

Dogs Vs. Cats: The IQ Showdown

Keep Your Pets Away From These Summer Plants

Fleas and Ticks and Mites…Oh My

Dr. Nancy Wunz Joins Intermountain Pet Hospital

The Pits about Peach Pits

You’re So Vain: Is Your Cat’s Grooming Excessive?

Are Mushrooms Okay for My Dog?

The Dangers of Bleeding Heart Poisoning to Your Dog

What is Your Dog Telling You? A Guide to Dog Speak

What Can Chiropractic Care Do for My Pet?

Dr. “Toby” Bingham Joins Intermountain Pet Hospital

Do Your Dog’s Ears Hang Low? Science May Know Why

What Can St. John’s Wort Do For My Pet?

Protect Your Springtime Bulbs… and Your Pets

Relieve Pet Arthritis and More With Turmeric

4 Reasons Your Dog Goes Crazy After a Bath

5 Things to Know About Acupuncture for Dogs

The dog flu in the Treasure Valley

How to Choose Your Pet’s Veterinarian and Hospital

Brushing Your Dog’s Teeth: How to Turn a Hater Into a Lover in 4 Steps

How Harmful Can Gum Disease Be For My Dog Anyway?

February is National Pet Dental Health Month

What Does a Pet Dental Cleaning Include?

Tips to Keep Pets Safe When it’s Cold Outside

5 Tips to Keep Your Cat’s Teeth Clean in 2018

Is A Pet Dental Cleaning Worth the Cost

Is Your Pet SAD? Seasonal Affective Disorder and Your Dog

Why You Should Wait Until Puberty to Neuter Your Dog

News Flash: You CAN Spay your dog too early

Your AAHA! Moment: Choosing an AAHA Accredited Hospital

Can I leave my dog in my car during the winter?

Your Pet and Thanksgiving Food

The Bones About Giving Bones to Your Dog

Flying the Friendly Skies with your Pet: Worth the Risk?

Don’t Forget to Brush Your Pet Teeth Everyday

What's Your Dog's Poo is Telling You?

The Butt Crawl and What To Do To Stop It

It’s Flu Season, For You and Your Dog

What to Ask Before Choosing a Doggy Day Care

Tips for protecting your cat this fall

Fall Pet Allergies: Symptoms and Solutions

Getting to the point on Goat Heads (a.k.a. puncture vine)

Stare Down or Hide: The Lowdown of Your Dog's #2 Habits

Does my dog suffer from separation anxiety?

Poinsettia Panic: How Toxic Are Poinsettias to Dogs?

Is Heartleaf Philodendron a Threat to Your Pet's Safety?

Can Lilies Kill Your Pet?

10 Minutes with Dr. Bingham: “Why We Require the Canine Flu Vaccine”

The Pits: Are Stone Fruits Really Dangerous for Dogs?

Canine Influenza is no joke and spreading fast

The Dangers of Foxtail to Dogs and Cats

7 Places to Vacay With Your Furry Family Members This Summer

The Ugly Truth About Bleeding Heart and Foxglove

Roses and Rover: Are Roses Safe for Dogs?

Dogs Left in Hot Cars: What to Do in the Worst Case Scenario

Kill weeds, not pets

Can Insecticides Hurt My Dog?

Fertilizing and Mulching This Spring? Keep Your Dog Safe

6 tips to Keep Your Dog Safe Around Water

Lawn Chemicals 101: Keep Your Pets Safe and Your Lawn Green

Don't Overlook the Dangers of Cheatgrass This Summer

Spring is the Season of Shedding: Here's How to Handle It

These Spring Plants Are Dangerous to Your Pets

Congratulations Bingo for Winning the Free Dental Cleaning!

Fear Free Certified Explained

9 questions to ask your vet during the 1st visit with your puppy

When do I introduce my new puppy to the veterinarian?

6 Reasons to Choose an AAHA Accredited Veterinary Hospital

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